Is a population-level physical activity legacy of the London 2012 Olympics likely?

Bauman, Adrian and Murphy, N. M. and Matsudo, Victor (2013) Is a population-level physical activity legacy of the London 2012 Olympics likely? Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 10 (1). pp. 1-3. ISSN 1543-5474

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Abstract

Organizing committees for Olympic Games often promise a diverse range of long-term health and other legacies emanating directly from having hosted the Games. Some of these legacies appear supported by evidence, whereas others may be part of the rhetoric surrounding the initial bids for the Games.

Item Type:	Article
Departments or Groups:	Centre for Health Behaviour Research
Divisions:	School of Health Sciences > Department of Health, Sport and Exercise Studies
Depositing User:	Niamh Murphy
Date Deposited:	08 Oct 2013 09:25
Last Modified:	22 Aug 2016 10:27
URI:	http://repository-testing.wit.ie/id/eprint/2716

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